Elbow Up Youth Baseball

Elbow Up Youth Baseball

Newsletter, podcast, and community for youth baseball parents and coaches by Kevin Burke - dad, coach, and fan.

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002: Gut Check - What Are You Doing?

002: Gut Check - What Are You Doing?

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Kevin Burke
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011: MLB Veteran Shawn Kelley on Youth Baseball Today

011: MLB Veteran Shawn Kelley on Youth Baseball Today

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Kevin Burke
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003: My Oldest Son Turns 18 Today: What I Would Have Done Differently

003: My Oldest Son Turns 18 Today: What I Would Have Done Differently

Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke
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I Don't Know Where to Start

I Don't Know Where to Start

From coach pitch to middle school and where we go from here!

Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke
You Should Play Multiple Sports

You Should Play Multiple Sports

Playing multiple sports early prepares athletes for short and long term success.

Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke
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🎧 Reflecting on 3 Years of Elbow Up

🎧 Reflecting on 3 Years of Elbow Up

Reflections, observations, and more after publishing the Elbow Up Youth Baseball podcast and newsletter for three years.

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Kevin Burke
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🎧 Arm Care, Arm Health, and more with China McCarney from Jaeger Sports

🎧 Arm Care, Arm Health, and more with China McCarney from Jaeger Sports

Arm care is often overlooked. Here's a good starting point for all ages.

Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke
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When Should Dads Stop Coaching Youth Baseball?

When Should Dads Stop Coaching Youth Baseball?

The time will come, and it's best to look at it objectively.

Elbow Up Merch is Here!

Elbow Up Merch is Here!

Basic logo apparel to help spread the message!

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🎧 When Daddy Becomes Youth Baseball GM

🎧 When Daddy Becomes Youth Baseball GM

Kids suffer when coaches and parents seek short term gain over long term development.

Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke
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🎧 Over-Coaching Ruins the Fun Youth Experience

🎧 Over-Coaching Ruins the Fun Youth Experience

Parents and Coaches are doing this and don't even realize it!

Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke
Always Know the Situation

Always Know the Situation

Did you see the unbelievable base running and fielding play from the Cubs-Pirates game this week?

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🎧 Dealing with Umpires in Youth Baseball

🎧 Dealing with Umpires in Youth Baseball

Umpires are an important part of the game - here's how to deal with them.

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Kevin Burke
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🎧 Part 2: Mike Steele Coaches Cleveland Indians and Son's Youth Team, Talks State of Youth Baseball

🎧 Part 2: Mike Steele Coaches Cleveland Indians and Son's Youth Team, Talks State of Youth Baseball

Cleveland Indians pitching coach Mike Steele gives his thoughts on the current state of youth baseball - part two!

Kevin Burke
Kevin Burke
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Another Gut Check and I Took BP Yesterday

Another Gut Check and I Took BP Yesterday

Heading into the State playoffs, Dads got to practice with their Sons - and I almost missed it!

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